Mikel Arteta issued an apology to Arsenal supporters as he branded his team’s performance at Crystal Palace as ‘unacceptable’.
The Gunners' hopes of qualifying for the Champions League were dealt a major blow after falling to comprehensive 3-0 loss at Selhurst Park meaning they remain in fifth, level on points with arch-rivals Tottenham who are in fourth - but crucially the Gunners have a game in hand.
Arteta said: ‘We made it impossible for ourselves with the way we competed. We were inconsistent on the ball and at this level it was unacceptable.